Ephraim Roberts

Working on ideas as part of a team or developing design concepts using CAD (computer-aided design).
Identifying the suitability and availability of material.
Produced detailed, final drawings and specifications using dedicated computer software (CAD) to produce design specifications, including parts lists and costings.

Prepare initial layout of drawing pages, including project information and key plans per area.
Develop detailed shop drawings and submittal packages for millwork, cabinetry, and panel products using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) software.
Obtain and assemble data to complete submittal packages and shop drawings, performing material and hardware research as well as site information as necessary.

Designed attention grabbing package designs for soon to be released products. Use Illustrator and Photoshop to create graphic designs for product promotion and identity.

Marketing, meeting with clients, contracted to refinish furniture pieces, providing quotes, writing up contracts, meeting deadlines, sending invoices, and tracking earnings and expenses using QuickBooks. Met with clients to determine finish specifications. Created finish color or tone using dye, aniline or pigment stains and toners to refinish/repair furniture and architectural millwork. Achieved desired finishes using numerous finishing techniques, (i.e., wipe-on, brush, spray can, a paint gun, etc...) and various finish types (i.e., all types of lacquers, urethane, varnishes, sealers, etc...) Used burn-in-sticks, epoxies, bondo and a wide variety of other touch-up and repair products to make repairs to pieces damaged during delivery/installation.

Managed Finishing Department and its' workflow. Met with clients to determine finish specifications. Coordinated delivery of finished pieces.Created finish color or tone using dye, aniline or pigment stains and toners to finish new furniture and architectural millwork. Achieved desired finishes using numerous finishing techniques, (i.e., wipe-on, brush, spray can, a paint gun, etc...) and various finish types (i.e., all types of lacquers, urethane, varnishes, sealers, etc...) Used burn-in-sticks, epoxies, bondo and a wide variety of other touch-up and repair products to make repairs to pieces damaged during delivery/installation. Inspected new pieces before delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.

Managed Finishing Department and its' workflow. Met with clients to determine finish specifications. Created finish color or tone using dye, aniline or pigment stains and toners to finish new furniture and architectural millwork. Achieved desired finishes using numerous finishing techniques, (i.e., wipe-on, brush, spray can, a paint gun, etc...) and various finish types (i.e., all types of lacquers, urethane, varnishes, sealers, etc...) Used burn-in-sticks, epoxies, bondo and a wide variety of other touch-up and repair products to make repairs to pieces damaged during delivery/installation. Inspected new pieces before delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.

Helped spearhead Preventive Maintenance program and supervised employees working in program. Inspected and responsible for guest complaints regarding furniturnishings in rooms and 5 restaurants.
Matched existing color or tone using dye, aniline or pigment stains and toners to refinish damaged furniture. Achieved desired finishes using numerous finishing techniques, (i.e., wipe-on, brush, spray can, a paint gun, etc...) and various finish types (i.e., all types of lacquers, urethane, varnishes, sealers, etc...) Used burn-in-sticks, epoxies, bondo and a wide variety of other touch-up and repair products to make repairs to pieces damaged during delivery/installation

Matched existing color or tone using dye, aniline or pigment stains and toners to refinish damaged furniture. Achieved desired finishes using numerous finishing techniques, (i.e., wipe-on, brush, spray can, a paint gun, etc...) and various finish types (i.e., all types of lacquers, urethane, varnishes, sealers, etc...) Used burn-in-sticks, epoxies, bondo and a wide variety of other touch-up and repair products to make repairs to pieces damaged during delivery/installation. Inspected new pieces before delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.